The phrase “STEM education” can mean a lot of different things to different people. If you’re curious about STEM education in Texas, this article addresses seven misconceptions surrounding it and offers a well-researched definition. Let’s dive in! What is STEM...
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) represent a major statewide initiative to strengthen mathematics...
Reading aloud isn’t just for little ones; it’s a superpower teachers can use in any K–12 classroom. When we mix in think-alouds, students...
When you hear the word “retrieval,” what do you think of? Perhaps the recalling of information or a golden retriever fetching and...
As educators, we’re always looking for ways to streamline planning, align instruction to standards, and support student learning with clarity...
In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT)...
Let’s just start with the obvious: if kids can’t say it, they’re going to have a real hard time writing it. Full stop. And no, muttering “idk” under...
Not too long ago, my math block started the same way every day: students walked in, grabbed their notebooks, and started a warm-up. Some finished...
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of establishing a daily independent reading routine for your students. For teachers who have...
Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This...
